Spring Retreat May 3rd and 4th, 2024

 We had a good turn out for our Spring Retreat. The weather wasn’t great so being inside sewing with friends was a good way to spend two days. There were 21 members busily working on assorted projects, some new, some needing finishing touches , all beautiful. 

Lorna was working on a 3-yard quilt which she was doubling in size. These patterns start with the basic design and then show you how you can make larger sizes as well. Lorna started with a main colour and then chose pieces from her stash to make a scrappy version of this pattern.

Betty was laying out the pieces of what looked like a challenging pattern. Lots of curved lines! So far I’ve steered clear of piecing curves! Betty made it look easy.

       Judy, Audrey and Lorna G. were working on quilt tops while Donna was quilting a cushion top.

Patti was putting together a Mondo bag while one of our beginner quilters was putting together her quilt top.

Beverly was piecing a top she had started at our fall retreat while Susan was practising free motion quilting in preparation for quilting her cushion top. Later in the day I saw the top she was working on and the quilting is beautiful! Bev B. was taking a moment out as Lynn was pressing.

Bev’s ta-daaa moment! She worked on the quilt top while she was in Arizona for the winter. She used the Five and Dime ruler and vibrant prints which really pop with the purple border that she added today.

Sandra is working on another memory quilt for her sister. The last one was black and grays while this one is blue tones.

Pressing is a very important part of quilting. Audrey is making sure that everything is well pressed so that points match and everything fits.

Betty has more to add yet, but this gives us a good idea of what the finished piece will look like. This will be a stunning quilt!

On Saturday at eleven, Lynn had a small project prepared for us. We made up these attractive key fobs which took about ten minutes to make. What a terrific idea for stocking stuffers or any last minute gift! Thank you , Lynn!

On Friday at six, Tammy had a delicious supper prepared for 21 members. The menu included mushroom chicken, baked potatoes, carrots, broccoli salad, Caesar salad, buns and dessert. Thank you, Tammy, we thoroughly enjoyed everything.

By 4:00 PM on Saturday everyone had their equipment packed and ready to head home! Some projects completed, some well started, and a good two days of comaraderie! 

See you all next guild day!

Gladys